Ranking each school in new Pac-12 by tuition, cost of attendance

The Pac-12 conference realignment has sparked renewed interest in the cost of attending schools within the league. To shed light on this topic, a ranking of each school based on their cost of attendance has been compiled. The figures, sourced from the schools' official websites, encompass tuition, room and board, food plan, and activity fees for a one-year period.

At the top of the ranking, regardless of in-state or out-of-state tuition, is Gonzaga University with a cost of attendance of $82,689. The same applies to Pacific-12 schools, making it the most expensive option for students across the league.

Oregon State University follows closely behind with a cost of attendance of $65,013 for out-of-state and private students, and $38,568 for in-state and private students. This significant difference in cost highlights the varying tuition rates between in-state and out-of-state students.

Continuing down the list, Colorado State University is ranked third in both categories, with a cost of attendance of $54,238 for out-of-state and private students and $30,338 for in-state and private students. Other schools in the top ten include Boise State, Washington State, San Diego State, Texas State, Fresno State, and Utah State, each with varying costs depending on whether the student is in-state or out-of-state.

Utah State University stands out with the lowest cost of attendance in the Pac-12, at $33,897 for out-of-state and private students and $16,453 for in-state and private students. This stark contrast underscores the importance of considering both location and tuition when evaluating the affordability of attending a Pac-12 school.